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# Chat History (Ad-Hoc)

### Overview

Network and Domain Admins have the capability to monitor and review the message history of ad-hoc group chats. This ensures organizational compliance and provides a clear audit trail for all private group communications within the platform.

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### Admin Configuration

To maintain privacy standards, this feature is **off** by default for most networks.

If you would like this feature enabled for your domain, please contact your Account Management Team.

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### Accessing History

Authorized admins can view logs by navigating to **Modules → Chats → Chat History** (Adhoc-groups) in the Admin Portal.

* **Search & Filter**: Admins can locate specific groups by name and narrow down results using preset date ranges (e.g., Today, Last 7 days, Last 30 days) or a custom date picker.
* **Rich Data View**: The history log displays the sender’s name, timestamps, and full message content. It also captures inline reactions; hovering over a reaction allows admins to see up to 10 users who engaged with that message.
* **File Integration**: All attachments—including images, GIFs, PDFs, ZIP files, and Office documents—are viewable directly within the portal using the built-in file viewer.

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### Reporting and Exports

For external audits or deeper analysis, chat history can be exported as a CSV file.

* **Capacity**: Each export supports up to 10,000 messages listed in chronological order.
* **Content**: The exported file includes the group name, selected date range, and direct links to any files shared during the conversation.